Central Vietnam · COFFEE EXPERIENCES
These are the 15 coffee experiences that earn their slot in a Hoi An week, each with its price per person, how long it takes and who it suits best. The first on the list is where most people should start.
Join a small-group coffee workshop in Hoi An to follow Vietnamese coffee from crop to cup and make five styles, including Hanoi egg coffee and Hue salt coffee. Local instructors, including Tan and Le, guide you through the Phin filter, recipes and coffee stories. Tea, cookies and ingredients are included.
“Very fun experience. Worth the money and the guides were lovely.”
Leave Hoi An at 5:30 a.m. in an air-conditioned vehicle for My Son Sanctuary, where a small group and English-speaking guide explore Hindu temple towers dating from the 4th to 13th centuries. Buggies help with the ride to the temples. After the visit, enjoy My Quang noodles, local mochi, seasonal fruit, and coffee or tea. The 150,000 VND entry ticket is extra.
“Nice way to spend the morning . Han was a great guide bus wasn’t that small I'm 6 ft . Fine for an hour s ride. Coffee was good lunch was fine.”
At a small-group class in Hoi An, an English-speaking instructor guides you through Vietnamese coffee culture and five recipes: phin-brewed black coffee, happy white coffee, Hue salt coffee, Hoi An coconut coffee, and Hanoi egg coffee. The two-hour class costs $15.39 per person, includes a phin filter to take home, and meets at 10C Bà Triệu.
“Great family run business. Lots of banter, info and plenty of coffee made by you! They have their own coffee beans which are for sale also. Ok to bring into Australia as at date of this review. Special gift at end of class.”
Leave Hoi An around 5:30 to 6 am for My Son Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide introduces the Champa Kingdom and eight centuries of sculpture. You get about two hours among the ruins before returning for banh mi and Vietnamese coffee. Groups are capped at 13; the 150,000 VND entrance ticket is extra.
“very good tour. The guide Barry was very good. friendly and very knowledgeable.”
At Trí Long Coffee in central Hội An, an English-speaking barista introduces Vietnamese coffee culture, roasting and brewing, then guides you through making two drinks of your choice: phin, egg, coconut or salt coffee. The hour-long workshop costs $16 per person and includes the tools, ingredients and the two cups you make.
“Really fun activity! We were given an interesting short lesson on the history of Vietnamese coffee. Coffee-making class was also great. We were given the option of selecting 2 coffees to make, from a selection of fun! Would highly recommend this activity!”
At 12 Ba Trieu Street, learn Phin-filter coffee methods and make Vietnamese styles including egg and salt coffee with an English-speaking instructor. Then head to a nearby workshop to craft a foldable lantern with local makers. Coffee, cookies, herbal tea or water, and a finished lantern are included.
“Everything was amazing. The staff at both venues were real characters. Always had us laughing. The 5 different coffees were made were delicious. Our lanterns look like professionals made them. We had a great time 😁 100 % recommend”
Leave central Hoi An around 5:30 am for My Son Sanctuary, where you’ll have time to explore Cham ruins before the day heats up and larger groups arrive. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, a light breakfast, and Vietnamese coffee are included. Guides have included Ben, Philip, Vu, and Mr. Lee; your guide may vary.
“Wonderful experience earlier in the day with Mr Vu. He was a wonderful historian and I learned about the Cham people and the history of this site. Beautiful grounds.”
At Tri Long Coffee, instructor Long introduces Vietnamese coffee and small-batch roasted beans, then guides you through making and tasting traditional coffee. Choose from phin filter, egg, salt, or coconut styles. Ingredients and equipment are included, and some sessions have covered two recipes with cards to take home.
“It was fun learning secrets of Vietnamese coffee! Staff was very helpful and I recommend this who loves coffee.”
At 10C Bà Triệu in Hoi An, a local team guides you through making black, white, salt, egg, and coconut coffee with a traditional Phin filter. Then use the coffee break to unwind while you make a foldable lantern to take home. The class lasts about three and a half hours and costs $29 per person.
“Can't recommend this activity highly enough we had a brilliant time!! The coffee making was up first - it was a slick operation and we got to make 5 different types of Vietnamese coffee. Making the Coffees was really fun as we got to usRead more”
Leave Hoi An around 5:30 to 6:00 am in a modern vehicle and reach My Son for a guided visit at about 6:45. Your English-speaking guide explains the Champa sanctuary and its architecture. Guides have included Lin and V. Coffee, breakfast with banh mi, branded water and hotel transfers are included; the entrance ticket is extra.
“The tour was great and we basically had the whole place to ourselves. Lin was an absolutely fantastic guide and couldn’t recommend her more!!!”
At Tri Long Coffee in downtown Hoi An, an English-speaking instructor guides you through Vietnamese coffee, from the phin filter and roasting basics to egg, coconut, or salt coffee. Choose from sessions covering two, three, or four coffee styles, make drinks yourself, and taste the results. The 90-minute class costs $22 per person.
“Activité très sympa pour les amateurs de café, durant laquelle on apprend à réaliser leur fameu salted coffee ou coconut coffee! En petit groupe et avec bien sûr une dégustation à la fin, à tester !”
Spend about three to four hours exploring Hoi An’s countryside with a private group. Ride a buffalo in Cam Thanh, take a round basket boat with local fishermen, and, depending on your chosen option, enjoy Cao Lau for lunch and a Vietnamese coffee-making class. Hotel pickup is offered in Hoi An town, An Bang, and Cua Dai Beach.
“We had great driver , great ride on the buffalo great boat ride with a very funny paddler,great coffee and lunch was great”
At a small-batch roastery on 88 Phan Chau Trinh Street, an English-speaking coffee specialist introduces you to Vietnamese beans and café culture. Choose phin, egg, salt, or coconut coffee to make and taste yourself. The one-hour class costs $15, includes ingredients and equipment, and is limited to 10 people.
“Loved being able to actually make the coffee and then drink it.”
At Trí Long Coffee, an English-speaking instructor guides you through Vietnamese coffee culture and a hands-on brewing session. Choose phin, egg, salt, or coconut coffee, learn how it goes from crop to cup, and drink what you make. The class lasts about two hours, though available sessions range from one to two and a half hours.
Visit a local Hoi An roastery for a one-hour, English-language introduction to Vietnamese coffee. A coffee specialist explains its history and crop-to-cup process, then helps you make and taste one traditional style: phin-filter, egg, salt, or coconut coffee. Ingredients and equipment are included, and you finish by sipping the cup you made.
A boat, a kitchen, a bicycle or the old streets on foot.
